Pedro is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #455 in 2025 with 684 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 1,704 births ranking #210. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 56.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,497 boys born was named Pedro. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter and means rock or stone. It feels grounded, classic, and widely recognisable.
The name spread through Christian tradition and has remained important for centuries in Iberian and Latin American naming. Its history gives it a sturdy, dependable image.